Responsible, organized and highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Resilient Emergency Medical Technician with more than 3 years of experience delivering compassionate care and respect to every patient. Expert at responding to emergency calls and offering services ranging from cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to wound treatment. Effective communicator with calm demeanor.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Village Administrator
Village of Bloomfield
Pell Lake, WI
08.2021 - Current
Developed strategies for long-term fiscal stability for the village.
Acted as liaison between elected officials and staff members regarding policy decisions.
Facilitated communication between various stakeholders involved in projects impacting the community.
Oversaw hiring, training, supervision, evaluation, and termination of personnel within the village.
Monitored performance of all departments to ensure quality services were provided to citizens.
Directed preparation of documents required for audits conducted by outside sources.
Provided leadership in establishing policy, procedures, and regulations for the village.
Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal laws applicable to the village.
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Bloomfield-Genoa City Fire & Rescue
Pell Lake, Wisconin
04.2019 - Current
Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs, and other relevant information.
Prepared detailed reports concerning all activities at emergency scenes.
Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
Documented patient information, condition and treatment while protecting confidentiality and patient rights.
Performed CPR and used defibrillator on cardiac patients.
Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
Operated and drove ambulances to transfer patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
Conducted regular ambulance checks to ensure proper functioning of equipment.
Observed, recorded and reported patients' condition or injury and treatment provided.
Performed CPR, splinting of fractures, wound treatment and other life saving measures.
Responded to emergency calls to provide immediate medical assistance and transportation to medical facility.
Police Chief
Village of Bloomfield
Pell Lake, WI
10.1996 - 07.2021
Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Prepared and maintained annual budget
Prepared and submitted payroll
Prepared department work schedule
Scheduled and maintained department training records
Monitored radio transmissions from dispatch regarding reported crimes or emergencies.
Gathered evidence, interviewed victims and interrogated suspects to conduct thorough criminal investigations.
Testified in court at criminal hearings and trials as to scenes observed, evidence collected and previous incidents.
Drove with precision and speed to follow and reach suspects in traffic chases.
Served criminal warrants and subpoenas to suspects in public and private locations.
Arrested suspects following established procedures while exercising caution and good judgment.
Issued traffic tickets and wrote incident reports according to commissioner specifications.
Subdued resisting subjects with defensive tactics and approved nonlethal weapons.
Operated mobile data terminals from patrol vehicles to obtain criminal records on-scene.
Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
Attended training sessions to maintain proficiency in law enforcement techniques.
Education
High School Diploma -
Round Lake Area Senior High School
Round Lake
06-1988
Some College (No Degree) - Law Enforcement Certification
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI
Some College (No Degree) - EMT Basic
Gateway Technical College
Burlington, WI
Some College (No Degree) - Driver/Operator
Gateway Technical College
Burlington
Some College (No Degree) - EMTA
Blackhawk Technical College
Janesville, WI
Some College (No Degree) - Firefighter I
Gateway Technical College
Burlington, WI
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI
Skills
Budget Management
Meeting Facilitation
Records Management
Land Use Planning
Stakeholder Relations
Human Resources
Emergency Preparedness
Economic Development
Staff Management
Committee Leadership
Airway Management
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Direct Patient Care
Safe Driving
Patient Transport
Supply Restocking
Basic Life Support
Reporting and Documentation
Scene Assessments
Indirect Patient Care
Ambulance Driving
Fire Suppression Techniques
Staff Scheduling
Firefighting Procedures
Equipment Evaluation
Facility and Equipment Maintenance
Life and Property Protection
Equipment Maintenance and Repair
Apparatus Maintenance
Alarm Response
Timeline
Village Administrator
Village of Bloomfield
08.2021 - Current
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Bloomfield-Genoa City Fire & Rescue
04.2019 - Current
Police Chief
Village of Bloomfield
10.1996 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Round Lake Area Senior High School
Some College (No Degree) - Law Enforcement Certification